- OBJECTIVE
- Imagine Englewood If will buy a new shed and tools to replace the ones that were stolen.
- MEMBER PLEDGE
- We will give money to: Imagine Englewood If
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But we will only pay if $2,000 is pledged
- embed campaign
- THE PITCH
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Vibrant flowers, plants, trees and butterflies can grow anywhere, but Chicago’s south side does not come to the top of the list. Despite all the obstacles around the neighborhood, (drugs, high violent crime, unemployment and kids concerned for their safety), the garden is blossoming.
Imagine Englewood IF has brought together many volunteers throughout Englewood and Chicago to work every week in the garden for the past three years. The garden’s beauty offers a safe place to dream of what else can happen in Englewood if we work together. However, we need the tools to get the job done and this is where we need help.
The Chicago Sun-Times ran an article about the hope the garden brings. Unfortunately, some crooks read the article and broke into our tool shed afterwards. The crooks stole everything in the shed, including: hoses, shovels, rakes, sprinklers, a wheel barrel and hose reels. Through the Read More - ORGANIZER
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RECENT DISCUSSION
Re: General Discussion
WYCC Chicago ran a piece on this campaign tonight — watch the video!
Re: I know it's been awhile, but in case anyone was...
Hi Danny, we really appreciate your support.
Jean.
I know it's been awhile, but in case anyone was...
I know it’s been awhile, but in case anyone was wondering . . . I was reassured by Andrew’s response, and I posted my credit card information the same day. If you haven’t yet, please consider donating to this very achievable, very good cause.
Re: I have joined this campaign, but I have not yet...
You have to give your credit card information when you join, but your card won’t be charged unless the campaign reaches its tipping point.
Don’t worry about privacy — your payment information goes directly to a super-secure Payment Gateway called TrustCommerce (http://trustcommerce.com/). We just see a dummy code...Read More
I have joined this campaign, but I have not yet...
I have joined this campaign, but I have not yet put my credit card on file. In order to join a fund-raising campaign, is it necessary that one’s credit card info be stored indefinitely by The Point? I have no intention of resigning, but I would prefer that...Read More
Re: General Discussion
I heard about this on NPR and as an organizer and fundraiser for land protection, I think it is fabulous. I am glad to contribute in a small way.
Re: General Discussion
Enjoy the carrots!! I hope the tipping point is also reached in the opposing direction by the vandals.
